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Rate My PC: Intel Core i9-13900HX + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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Top 6% of systems. Capable of 4K Ultra gaming and advanced rendering.

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System Balance Analysis

CPU vs GPU performance ratio
Well Balanced
CPU
93%
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GPU
95%
PROCESSOR

Intel Core i9-13900HX

46,098 Benchmark Score
Top 7% Market Ranking
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

38,135 Benchmark Score
Top 5% Market Ranking
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Budget
0-30
Mid-Range
30-60
High-End
60-85
Enthusiast
85-100
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Performance Tiers Explained

90-100

Ultimate

4K Ultra gaming, VR ready, ray tracing enabled, professional workloads

4K 60+ FPS VR Ready
70-89

High-End

1440p Ultra or 4K High settings, excellent for modern AAA titles

1440p Ultra 4K High
50-69

Mid-Range

1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

1080p Ultra 1440p Med
30-49

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1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

1080p Med eSports
0-29

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

720p-1080p Low Older Games

# FAQ

Q: What is the combined performance percentile of the Intel Core i9-13900HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile pairing?

A: The combined percentile for this CPU+GPU combination is 85, placing it in the upper echelon of laptop builds. This figure reflects the aggregate benchmark standing of both components relative to all other CPUs and GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Core i9-13900HX compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Core i9-13900HX has an average benchmark score of 46098, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (46062) and 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030). It also edges out the AMD EPYC 4364P by 0.3% (45970), but trails the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G by 0.2% (46187).

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of the i9-13900HX?

A: The processor features 24 cores and 32 threads, built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node. Its base clock is 2.20 GHz, which can boost up to 5.40 GHz, and it carries a TDP of 55 W.

Q: What memory types does the i9-13900HX support, and does it include ECC?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. It also supports ECC memory, a feature typically associated with workstation or server-class reliability that is uncommon in mobile consumer processors.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth and VRAM capacity of the RTX 4080 Mobile?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 Mobile fare against the RTX 5080 Mobile in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 Mobile has an average benchmark score of 38135, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080 Mobile (38349). Interestingly, it also trails the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 by 0.4% (38299) but leads the RTX 4070 by 1.3% (37648) and the Tesla P4 by 1.3% (37628).

Q: Is there measured FPS data for this specific CPU+GPU combination?

A: No, the FACT PACK contains no measured FPS rows for the Intel Core i9-13900HX paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. All frame-rate discussions in this analysis are estimated from the benchmark scores, not from direct gameplay measurements.

# Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core i9-13900HX posts a formidable average benchmark score of 46098, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. This is a strong result, though the nearest rival data reveals just how tightly packed the top of the mobile CPU market is. The Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 (0.1% ahead), the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 (0.1% ahead), and the Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 46187 (0.2% behind). The spread across these four rivals is a mere 217 points, or roughly 0.5%, indicating that the i9-13900HX is competitive but not dominant in its immediate peer group.

Looking at specific CPU workloads, the i9-13900HX shows remarkable scaling. Its 3DMark score jumps from 1102 in single-threaded to 11738 at max threads, a 10.6x improvement. Similarly, Cinebench R23 multicore hits 27900 versus 2056 single-core, a 13.6x scaling factor. This indicates strong multi-core efficiency, driven by the 24-core/32-thread configuration. The Passmark multithread score of 43062 reinforces this, while the single-thread score of 4081 shows the 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers solid per-core performance for lighter workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile carries an average benchmark score of 38135, sitting at the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals present a curious picture: the MX570 (38299) and RTX 5080 Mobile (38349) are within 0.6% of the 4080 Mobile's score, while the RTX 4070 (37648) and Tesla P4 (37628) trail by 1.3%. This suggests the 4080 Mobile is positioned in a dense cluster of GPUs where small percentage differences separate models.

In compute-oriented tests, the RTX 4080 Mobile achieves 159575 in Geekbench OpenCL and 145807 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 is strong, but the GPU compute score of 11191 is notably lower, hinting that raw compute throughput may lag behind rasterization performance. The combined picture — a CPU at the 89th percentile and a GPU at the 81st percentile, with a combined percentile of 85 — indicates a well-matched pairing where the processor has a slight edge over the graphics card in relative standing.

# Balance and Bottleneck

The data suggests a nuanced balance between the i9-13900HX and RTX 4080 Mobile. The CPU's 89th percentile rank versus the GPU's 81st percentile indicates the processor is the stronger component relative to its peers. In heavily multi-threaded workloads, the CPU is unlikely to be the limiting factor; its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 27900 and Passmark multithread score of 43062 demonstrate ample headroom for parallel tasks.

However, the bottleneck picture shifts depending on workload type. In gaming scenarios, the GPU typically becomes the constraint, especially at higher resolutions. The RTX 4080 Mobile's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth are substantial, but its 81st percentile standing means it trails the CPU's relative performance. For frame rate scaling, this implies that in CPU-light, GPU-heavy games, the RTX 4080 Mobile will dictate performance ceilings more than the i9-13900HX.

The FPS scaling evidence is absent — no measured FPS data exists for this combination — but the benchmark scores provide indirect clues. The Passmark physics score of 2645 on the CPU is relatively modest, which could indicate a bottleneck in physics-heavy simulations. Conversely, the GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 96 is low in absolute terms, though this metric often behaves differently from real-world gaming performance. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 8929 versus the 2-thread score of 2143 shows that thread scaling is efficient, but the GPU's compute score of 11191 in Passmark suggests that compute-bound tasks may not fully utilize the CPU's multi-thread might.

In productivity workloads like video editing or 3D rendering, the CPU's 24 cores will often outpace the GPU's capabilities, making the RTX 4080 Mobile the limiting factor. Conversely, in tasks like data encryption (Passmark score 32130) or integer math (156175), the CPU dominates, and the GPU plays little role. The balance is workload-dependent, with the CPU leading in general processing and the GPU leading in graphics-specific tasks.

# Usage Scenarios

High-refresh gaming: At 1080p or 1440p with high refresh rates, the i9-13900HX's single-thread score of 4081 in Passmark and 1102 in 3DMark single-thread ensures strong frame pacing in CPU-bound titles. The RTX 4080 Mobile's 24926 G3D score and 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 performance provide ample rasterization power. However, the 81st GPU percentile means extreme 1080p high-refresh scenarios may hit GPU limits before CPU limits.

Streaming: The CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads handle encoding workloads efficiently, as evidenced by the Passmark data compression score of 531224. The GPU's NVENC-capable Ada Lovelace architecture with 232 tensor cores can offload encoding, but the lack of measured data means exact performance is speculative. The 110 W TDP on the GPU and 55 W on the CPU suggest reasonable thermal headroom for simultaneous gaming and encoding.

Video editing: The i9-13900HX's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 27900 accelerates timeline rendering and export tasks. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth handle 4K previews and effects. The CPU's percentile advantage (89 vs 81) suggests that export times will be CPU-bound, but the GPU accelerates effects-heavy workflows.

3D rendering: In GPU-accelerated renderers, the RTX 4080 Mobile's 58 RT cores and 232 tensor cores deliver strong performance, though its 81st percentile rank means it is not top-tier. In CPU-based renderers, the 24-core processor with a Passmark multithread score of 43062 provides substantial throughput. The combination is capable but not class-leading.

Software development: The CPU's 32 threads handle compilation tasks efficiently, with Passmark integer math at 156175 and extended instructions at 30550. The 36 MB shared L3 cache reduces memory latency for large codebases. The GPU is less relevant here, but its compute capability (11191 in Passmark GPU compute) can accelerate machine learning workloads during development.

Student and office work: This pairing is overkill for typical office tasks, but the i9-13900HX's single-thread performance of 2056 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures snappy responsiveness. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback for basic display tasks, though the discrete GPU will handle any light graphics work with ease. The 89th CPU percentile means this build will handle any student workload without breaking a sweat.

# CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900HX is a 24-core, 32-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It belongs to the Core 13th Gen series and targets the mobile market segment, with a socket of Intel BGA 1964. The base clock of 2.20 GHz boosts to 5.40 GHz, a 2.45x increase that highlights the headroom in this design.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 pool benefits multi-threaded workloads that share data, such as database operations or scientific simulations. The die size is 257 mm², and the processor supports dual-channel DDR4 or DDR5 memory, with ECC support adding reliability for workstation tasks.

Benchmark results show consistent strength across workloads. The 3DMark scores scale from 1102 single-thread to 11738 max threads, a 10.6x improvement that reflects efficient thread utilization across the 24 cores. Cinebench R15 multicore hits 4494.5, while R20 and R23 reach 14836 and 27900 respectively, showing linear scaling with workload intensity. The Passmark suite reveals specialized strengths: floating-point math at 110470 and integer math at 156175 demonstrate strong arithmetic throughput, while data compression at 531224 indicates excellent memory subsystem performance.

The average benchmark score of 46098 places the i9-13900HX at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.3% of its score, confirming that this is a highly competitive tier. The 5.40 GHz boost clock is the highest among its immediate rivals, giving it an edge in lightly threaded tasks despite the tight overall margins. For real workloads, this means the i9-13900HX excels in both single-threaded responsiveness and multi-threaded throughput, though it does not decisively outperform its closest competitors.

# Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for the Intel Core i9-13900HX combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. All frame rate figures discussed here are estimates derived from benchmark scores, not from direct gameplay measurements. The dataIsMeasured flag is false, so these expectations should be treated as approximations.

Based on the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 24926 and the CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 1102, this pairing is expected to deliver high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p in most titles. The GPU's 24.72 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provide solid raw throughput for modern games. At 4K, the 12 GB VRAM may become a limiting factor in texture-heavy titles, though the 192-bit bus and 18 Gbps effective memory speed mitigate this.

The CPU's single-thread performance of 4081 in Passmark and 2056 in Cinebench R23 single-core ensures that CPU-bound scenarios like large multiplayer battles or physics-heavy games will not be the primary constraint. The GPU's 81st percentile rank suggests it will be the limiting factor at higher resolutions, but the 89th CPU percentile means the processor keeps pace.

For esports titles at 1080p with high refresh rates, the combination is estimated to exceed 144 FPS in most cases, given the GPU's strong G3D score. For AAA titles at 1440p, frame rates in the 60-100 FPS range are plausible at ultra settings, though the lack of measured data makes these estimates uncertain. At 4K, the GPU's 81st percentile rank suggests medium-to-high settings may be necessary for smooth gameplay.

# Who Should Build It

This CPU+GPU pairing targets gamers seeking high-refresh 1080p or 1440p experiences, based on the RTX 4080 Mobile's G3D score of 24926 and the i9-13900HX's strong single-thread performance. The 89th CPU percentile and 81st GPU percentile indicate a balanced build for competitive gaming, though 4K enthusiasts may find the GPU's standing slightly underwhelming.

Content creators working with video editing or 3D rendering will benefit from the CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 27900 and the GPU's 12 GB VRAM. The 232 tensor cores on the GPU accelerate AI-based effects, while the CPU's 32 threads handle export and encoding tasks. This is a suitable workstation for freelance creators who need both CPU and GPU horsepower.

Software developers compiling large codebases will appreciate the 24 cores and 32 threads, with Passmark integer math at 156175 indicating strong compilation throughput. The 36 MB L3 cache reduces rebuild times for large projects. Students in engineering or computer science programs will find this build handles coursework, simulations, and light gaming without compromise.

Small business workstations can leverage the ECC memory support and the CPU's data compression score of 531224 for database operations. The GPU is overkill for office tasks, but the integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback, and the discrete GPU can accelerate any occasional graphics work. This is a capable if expensive solution for professional environments.

# Build Overview

This is a laptop-class build, as indicated by the buildClass field, pairing the Intel Core i9-13900HX with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile. The combined percentile of 85 places this in the upper range of all builds, though not at the absolute top. The CPU's 89th percentile and GPU's 81st percentile create a slight imbalance, with the processor holding a stronger relative standing.

The i9-13900HX is a Raptor Lake-HX processor with 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. The RTX 4080 Mobile is an Ada Lovelace GPU with 7424 shading units, 58 RT cores, and 232 tensor cores. Together, they represent a high-end mobile configuration suitable for demanding workloads, but the 81st GPU percentile suggests there are faster mobile graphics options available.

The overall tier is strong but not flagship. The CPU's average benchmark score of 46098 is competitive with its nearest rivals, while the GPU's average score of 38135 sits in a densely packed cluster. This pairing is best described as a high-performance mobile platform that excels in CPU-intensive tasks and handles GPU-heavy workloads well, though it does not dominate either category.

# GPU Analysis

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The chip, designated AD104, features 7424 shading units, 232 TMUs, and 80 ROPs. It includes 58 RT cores for ray tracing and 232 tensor cores for AI acceleration, making it well-suited for both gaming with ray tracing and compute workloads like deep learning inference.

Memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, which translates to 18 Gbps effective. This is a solid configuration for 1080p and 1440p gaming, though 4K textures may stress the 12 GB capacity. The pixel rate is 133.2 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 386.3 GTexel/s, indicating strong fill rates for rasterization.

Compute performance is substantial: FP32 throughput reaches 24.72 TFLOPS, with FP16 at the same 24.72 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). The base clock is 1290 MHz, boosting to 1665 MHz. The TDP is 110 W, which is modest for this performance level, making it suitable for laptop implementations.

Benchmark results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 159575 and Vulkan score of 145807, indicating strong API-specific performance. The Passmark G3D score of 24926 is competitive, but the GPU compute score of 11191 is notably lower, suggesting that compute-heavy tasks may not scale as well as graphics workloads. The average benchmark score of 38135 places the RTX 4080 Mobile at the 81st percentile, with nearest rivals within 1.3% in either direction. The RTX 5080 Mobile leads by 0.6%, while the RTX 4070 trails by 1.3%, indicating this GPU sits in a tight competitive band.

# Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, which is a mobile-specific package. This means the CPU is soldered to the motherboard, and upgrading the processor in-place is not feasible. The platform supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with ECC support. Memory upgrades are possible, but the CPU's memory bandwidth is not listed in the data.

The GPU connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, and the CPU supports PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes. This provides ample bandwidth for the GPU and additional devices like NVMe SSDs. The GPU's TDP is 110 W, and the CPU's TDP is 55 W, with no suggested PSU listed for this mobile configuration. Power delivery is handled by the laptop's internal power supply, which is not detailed in the data.

A sensible next upgrade for this laptop build would be memory, given the dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 support. Increasing RAM capacity would benefit multi-threaded workloads, as the CPU's 24 cores and 32 threads can utilize more memory bandwidth. Storage upgrades are also viable, given the PCIe 5.0 support on the CPU, though the GPU's PCIe 4.0 interface is already sufficient.

The CPU's multiplier is unlocked, but given the BGA socket, overclocking is not a practical upgrade path. The RTX 4080 Mobile has a successor in the GeForce 50 Mobile series, as noted in the data, but upgrading the GPU in a laptop is generally not possible. The platform's longevity is limited by the mobile form factor, so the practical upgrade path is limited to memory and storage, or a full system replacement.